Blue Jays Talk

Mad Max Hits 10th All-Time in Ks, Jays Win Series vs. Phillies

Sho Alli and Kaitlyn McGrath break down the Blue Jays' 7-5 extra-innings win vs. the Phillies to take the series! They take your calls and texts, and discuss Max Scherzer notching four strikeouts over 5.1 IP to take sole possession of 10th place on the all-time strikeout list with 3516 Ks - how did Mad Max look against the Phillies, and is there a chance of him hitting ninth place this year with 19 Ks to go? Plus, they discuss the bullpen figuring it out in real time in the games post-trade deadline, some terrific plays from Nathan Lukes on both offence and defence, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. smashing a solo bomb early on as he got on-base three times - how much more do we need to see from Vladdy before we say 'he's back'?   The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

They Don't Ask How: Jays Edge Phillies in Soriano's Debut

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-4 win vs. the Phillies to open the series! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the dramatic ending to the game - was Tyler Rogers the right choice late despite rarely throwing in the ninth inning? Did the Jays get lucky with Alejandro Kirk swiping for Trea Turner with his knee on home plate? They get into the debut for José Soriano, get into bullpen appearances for Mason Fluharty, Lázaro Estrada, Brendon Little, and knuckleballer Matt Waldron - did John Schneider push the right buttons? Plus, they discuss a three-for-four night - including a home run - for Josh Smith - what does the rest of 2026 look like for him?   The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

JTP: Phillies Check-In & Why Didn’t Toronto Add a Deadline Bat?

Blake Murphy is joined by Jonah Birenbaum of theScore to discuss why the Blue Jays didn't add a bat at the trade deadline and whether Dylan Cease has a legitimate case to win the AL Cy Young Award. Later, Kevin Pillar (30:03) breaks down José Soriano's arsenal, explains why he's a believer in Josh Smith, and shares his thoughts on Dylan Cease's impressive season. Mike Petriello (50:12) of MLB.com then joins the show to discuss the Blue Jays, Soriano's taking the hill, Luis Arraez, the Phillies, and the Washington Nationals. To wrap up, Charlotte Varnes (1:14:49) of The Athletic previews the Phillies ahead of their three-game series with Toronto, including an update on the club and a look at the pitching staff the Blue Jays will face. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jays Suffer Demoralizing Extra Innings Loss vs. Cubs

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-2 extra-innings loss vs. the Cubs. They take your calls, and discuss the offence going 1-for-19, the first time that's been accomplished in franchise history - how big an opportunity did they just squander? They get into Tyler Rogers not being used in extras, and Louis Varland blowing his first save of the season having allowed the two-run bomb from Alex Bregman - anything to worry about with the All-Star closer?   The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

JTP: Jays Prospect Blaine Bullard, Cubs Check-In & Playoffs?

Blake Murphy is joined by freelance reporter Kaitlyn McGrath to discuss the comeback win vs. the Astros and whether the Jays are good enough to be a playoff team. Chicago Tribune writer Meghan Montemurro (29:43) talks about the Cubs sweeping the Dodgers, Pete Crow-Armstrong putting the team on his back, and Kevin Gausman's arrival. Following that, Dunedin Blue Jays outfielder Blaine Bullard (50:29) discusses his visit to the Rogers Centre as a kid, his pedigree as a base stealer,  next steps as a baseball player, and more. Lastly, Levi Weaver (1:14:35) of The Athletic recaps the trade deadline, including Toronto's moves, the winners and losers, and the Dodgers' six-game losing streak. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.